Infection Preventionist (RN) - 1st Shift

Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation • Full-time • Stafford Springs, CT, US • 4d ago

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A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Evergreen, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

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What You'll Do:

As an Infection Preventionist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control programs. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all staff to ensure a safe environment throughout our facility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight of infection control and prevention program to identify and prevent the spread of infections for residents and staff
Review, update and direct the implementation of infection control & prevention policies and procedures
Oversee the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the Employee Health Program and Universal Influenza Program
Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee
Ensure compliance to new hire screening, documentation and immunization reporting per state and federal regulatory requirements
Perform rounds to identify potential hazards, monitor infection control practices, identify educational needs and evaluate compliance with standard and transmission based precautions
Develop and deliver staff education programs to all staff
Track, analyze and present surveillance trends and develop action plans in conjunction with QAPI process
Maintain records and reporting as required by state and federal regulations

If you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from infection, we encourage you to join our team as an Infection Preventionist! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

#tier1

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Evergreen family will enjoy:

Competitive compensation
Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Support for professional growth and development
A collaborative work environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of an Infection Preventionist include:

Valid state nursing license
Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology
Infection Control and Prevention Certification is required prior to assuming the role
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
Strong clinical, organizational, and decision-making skills
Experience in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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